Use of a Novel Anti-Infective Noble Metal Alloy-Coated Titanium Orthopedic Nail in Patients with Open Fractures: A Case Series from Malaysia

• Main Authors: Thevarajan Karupiah (Author), Aik Peng Yong (Author), Ze Wee Ong (Author), Heng Keat Tan (Author), Wei Chern Tang (Author), Hishamuddin Bin Salam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fracture-related infection is a serious complication in orthopedic surgery with severe consequences for the patient. We evaluated whether a novel noble metal nail-coating technology can prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation without interfering with bony union. In this retrospective, singl...